Beauty & Grooming

1. Hvar er snyrtistofan?

   Where is the beauty salon?

   Usage

   Asking where the beauty salon is

   Grammar Note

   "Snyrtistofa" is a feminine noun (beauty salon) and takes the suffixed article: "snyrtistofan". A hair salon is a different word, "hárgreiðslustofa". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

2. Mig langar að láta klippa á mér hárið.

   I want to get my hair cut.

   Usage

   Asking for a haircut at a salon

   Grammar Note

   "Láta klippa" means "to have (someone) cut". "Á mér hárið" is "my hair", with the suffixed article on "hár". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

3. Klipptu það stutt, takk.

   Please cut it short.

   Usage

   Asking the stylist for a short cut

   Grammar Note

   "Klipptu" is the singular imperative of "klippa". Icelandic has no everyday word for "please" in requests; a final "takk" supplies the politeness. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

4. Get ég pantað tíma?

   Can I make an appointment?

   Usage

   Making an appointment at a salon or clinic

   Grammar Note

   "Panta tíma" means "to book an appointment". "Get ég pantað" is "get" plus the supine. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

5. Mig langar að láta lita á mér hárið.

   I want to dye my hair.

   Usage

   Asking for hair colouring

   Grammar Note

   "Lita" means "to dye". "Láta lita á mér hárið" is "to have my hair dyed", the same pattern as "láta klippa". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

6. Mig langar í handsnyrtingu.

   I would like a manicure.

   Usage

   Asking for a manicure

   Grammar Note

   "Langa í" means "to want (something)" and takes the accusative after "í". "Handsnyrtingu" is the accusative of the feminine noun "handsnyrting". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

7. Eruð þið með náttúrulegar húðvörur?

   Do you have natural skin products?

   Usage

   Looking for natural skin-care products

   Grammar Note

   "Vera með" means "to have", and "þið" is the plural "you". "Náttúrulegar húðvörur" is feminine plural accusative with the adjective agreeing. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

8. Hvað kostar þessi meðferð?

   How much does this treatment cost?

   Usage

   Asking the price of a treatment

   Grammar Note

   "Meðferð" is feminine (treatment), so the demonstrative is the feminine nominative "þessi". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

9. Geturðu mælt með einhverju fyrir þurra húð?

   Can you recommend something for dry skin?

   Usage

   Asking for a recommendation for your skin type

   Grammar Note

   "Mæla með" takes the dative, hence "einhverju" (something). "Fyrir þurra húð" is feminine accusative: "for dry skin". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

10. Er hægt að fá fótsnyrtingu?

    Can I get a pedicure?

    Usage

    Asking for a pedicure or foot care

    Grammar Note

    "Er hægt að fá ..." means "is it possible to get ...". "Fótsnyrtingu" is the accusative of a feminine noun. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

11. Mig vantar krem fyrir viðkvæma húð.

    I need a cream for sensitive skin.

    Usage

    Looking for a product for sensitive skin

    Grammar Note

    "Vanta" takes an accusative subject ("Mig vantar ..."). "Krem" is neuter, and "viðkvæma húð" is feminine accusative. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

12. Hvaða meðferðir eru vinsælastar hér?

    Which treatments are the most popular here?

    Usage

    Asking about the popular treatments before choosing

    Grammar Note

    "Meðferðir" is feminine plural, so the superlative "vinsælastar" is feminine plural nominative. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

13. Takk! Ég er mjög ánægður með útkomuna.

    Thank you! I am very happy with the result.

    Usage

    Telling the stylist you like the result

    Grammar Note

    "Ánægður" is the masculine form; a woman says "ánægð". "Ánægður með" takes the accusative: "útkomuna" is "útkoma" with the article. Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

14. Er opið á sunnudögum?

    Are you open on Sundays?

    Usage

    Checking whether a shop is open on Sundays

    Grammar Note

    "Opið" means "open" (neuter). Weekdays are lower case; "á sunnudögum" is dative plural, meaning "on Sundays (in general)". Composed sentence, to be checked by a native speaker

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